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FSU 26, Tarleton State 19: Seminoles Take Commanding Lead into Halftime

Fast-Paced First Half Highlights

The Florida State Seminoles have bolted out of the gates early on in their matchup against the Tarleton State Texans, taking a comfortable 26-19 lead into halftime. The first half was a back-and-forth affair with both teams trading baskets, but FSU managed to pull away late thanks to a 7-0 run in the final minutes.

Seminoles' Offensive Success

The Seminoles' offense was sparked by the play of sophomore guard Matthew Cleveland, who leads all scorers with 11 points on 5-of-9 shooting from the field. Forward John Butler has also been a force inside, chipping in with 7 points and 5 rebounds. FSU has shot an efficient 47.4% from the field in the half, compared to just 33.3% for Tarleton State.

Defensive Dominance

The Seminoles' defense has been equally impressive, holding Tarleton State to just 19 points on 28.6% shooting. FSU has forced 8 turnovers and blocked 4 shots in the half, making it difficult for the Texans to get into any kind of rhythm.

Outlook for the Second Half

The Seminoles will look to maintain their lead in the second half and secure their first win of the season. Tarleton State will need to find a way to generate more offense and improve their shooting if they want to have a chance at pulling off the upset.